At six years of age, the wine is beginning to bloom, displaying attractive ripe lemon, citrus curd and honeysuckle aromas. These characters are in the riper spectrum for this wine. The palate is on the generous side, but it still has the clarity and style one expects from Vat 1. There is no hiding the fact that '18 was a hot year. Consequently, this will be an earlier-drinking Vat 1, but no less enjoyable. That is the thing about iconic wines; the season may change, but their inherent qualities remain constant. Drink 2024-2035

A very complete aged semillon with sliced lemon, heather, green mango, and crushed stone aromas that follow through to a full body with a crunchy palate and cement and marble notes. Tight at the end. Lightly nutty. Plenty of flavor. The vines were planted in 1923. Drink now. Screw cap

Lime and vanilla, subtle perfume, stony things, and immaculately clean. It’s soft and subdued, a little bit juicy and round, yet has a cool and pure 'minerally' acidity that gives it quiet confidence. Quartz and fine powder texture. Length is convincing, with a little pulpy bitterness. I have a good feeling about this release. Drink: 2021-2035+